Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-02-04

acquainted with T. G. Robinson in May,
1856, and with the defendant at ABOUT the
same time. Witness said that about July,
1885. he introduced McWhorter to Robin
son. He was employed by the Supervisors
of Yuba county to. perform certain duties
under the instruction of Mr. Robinson.
Pending the arrival of General Hart,
witness was called from the stand temper
arily, and T. p Kestner, of Wheatland, was
called. He testified to conversation be-
tween T. G. Robinson and Mr.. Holdings
head in July last regarding certain publica-
lions in the Marysville Democrat. Robinson
said that if such things had been saId-as
stated to him by Hollingshead-he would
stamp the g-s out of the =
-" Witness had known Robinson for
some time and never noticed that he dld
not have the full use of his arms. He had
often seen Robinson have pistol when
travelling.
On Dissemination witness testified
that the conversation referred to occurred
on the cars at Colfax. Robinson opened
the conversation by stating that the con-
ductor on the narrow-gauge had told him
that Benson had been driven from house
of ill-fame, and Hollingshead replied:
"Why, Robinson, | saw in the Marysvliie
Democrat that it was you" Then Robin
son made the threat referred to. The next
day Robinson requested Hollingshead to
send him copy of the paper when he got
home Witness told several persons of the
threat, but believed it was not until alter
the shooting.
John Murphy then resumed his testi-
mony. He met Mr.. Robinson in Sacra-
mento and told him that money had been
handed him with mo intent" and asked
what he (Robinson) thought he should do
with it. Robinson told him to hold on to
it and make all he could out of it. [Ordered
stricken out] Witness had with him a
copy o. the Marysville Democrat contain
ing slurs on the Anti-Debris Association,
and Robinson said that if ever the editor
published anything about him he would
elbow his id brains out" Witness had
seen Robinson driving, and never noticed
that he had not full use of his arms
On cross-examination, witness stated that
he had talked with counsel for the defense
about bis testimony. He was questioned
at some length regarding his past life,
where he had worked, etc. He said that he
introduced McWhorter TO Robinson after
the latter had made threats June, 1850
against McWhorter. The introduction was
given al McWhorter's request, who said he
wanted to have talk with Robinson.
The next witness called was l.. L. Robin
son, of Contra Costa county. Witness testi-
fed that he was interested in farming min
ing and other kinds of business. He was
prominent member of the Miners Associa-
ton. First knew I. G. Robinson i'll 1882,
when he was in the employ of the Anti
Debris Association. Met him often after
that, and frequently noticed that he carried
q pistol. He was never in the employ of
witness, but witness had loaned him money
at times, which had not been repaid. Wit
ness was asked if he was under any obliga-
ton to Robinson that would warrant the
latter in borrowing money from him.
On cross examination, witness said there
was never any contract between him and
Robinson. AS to the question of Mr..
Robinson's integrity and honesty of pur-
pose, that was matter between Mr. Robin
son and his own conscience. The witness
might have an opinion in the matter, but
did not care to. defame Mr.. Robinson.
General Hart questioned witness severely
on this point, and asked witness if he
would give or loan any person money as a
bride. Witness said a person might buy
his peace.
General Hart-Well, you did not have
your peace did you?
Witness-I had, as long as l loaned Rob-
inson money. After l discontinued the
Question-Did you loan him money with
the understanding that you were buying
your peace?
Witness-There was no understanding
between us. never asked him any ques-
TONS
The cross-examination of this witness
was vigorous, but he adhered to his former
statements.
Ex-senator Cross, of Nevada, was next
called Witness said he had met T. G.
Robinson a few times also knew the de-
PENDANT, McWhorter. Had a conversation
with the latter regarding the threats made
against him by Robinson, of which witness
had heard. Witness met McWhorter on
the street in this city, and told him he had
heard of threats made against him. Nc
Whorter first told witness what he had
heard, and witness told McWhorter that
the threats were the same that he had
heard. Witness was asked what advice, if
any, witness gave McWhorter, but the
prosecution objected and it was ruled out
Witness said that the defendant had cor
respondents desk in the Senate in July
and August of last year. After the CONVEX
sation regarding the threats, witness said to
McWhorter that Robinson was much
larger man than himself, and he had bet
ter keep out of his way and go to Marys-
VILE 1Gdl AFTERNOON McW nOfter was not
at his desk. Some days later witness met
defendant here, and he said he was obliged
to- Here the the witness was interrupted
and not allowed to finish the answer
The cross-examination brought out no
additional facts.
A. S. McPhetridge was called Witness
is a resident Of Suffer county. First met
Robinson in June, 1885. Have known Nc
Whorter about eighteen months. Had a
conversation with the latter concerning an
alleged escapade OF T. G. Robinson in Ne
vada. Witness told McWhorter what he
was told, that Robinson had been COM
PEELED to leave house of ill-fame because
of FIRE. Witness got his information from
E. B. McPhetridge, whose headquarters
were at Nevada City, of which fact witness
informed McWhorter at the time
On cross examination witness testimony
did not materially differ from that on his
direct examination.
At little before o'clock P. NJ the Court
adjourned until 10 o'clock this morning.